“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19 Understanding Self-Sufficiency in Christ When we think about self-sufficiency, …
Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” – Matthew 16:24 Understanding Self-Sacrifice We often …
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” – John 15:13 Love Through Sacrifice We often think about how love is expressed, but …
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. – …
“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in people’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let those …
“For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” – Matthew 5:20 The Dangers of Self-Righteousness …
“Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.” – Proverbs 25:28 Understanding Self-Control Self-control is a vital quality that we all need to cultivate …
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. – Ephesians 2:10 Recognizing Our Identity in Christ …
But the Lord is my fortress; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. – Psalm 18:2 Understanding …
“The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” – Proverbs 18:10 God as Our Protector In moments of fear or uncertainty, …